From the Barn
Compared to leaping over obstacles on horseback, dressage is often considered the less exciting English discipline. However, the foundation of jumping is excellent flatwork. It might sound counterintuitive, but having ridden both disciplines, I can assure you there is no...
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The subjectivity of dressage scores can make them difficult to understand. We’re here to help you out! Unlike many timed equestrian sports like jumping or barrel racing, judges evaluate dressage on how well the horse and rider perform each individual...
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It can be hard to keep track of all the movements in dressage. Understanding the breakdown of movements within levels will contextualize for your training sessions, and knowing what to expect in future tests will help you form concrete goals...
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Are you feeling stuck in your current training schedule? Maybe you are looking to try a horse off-property in a lower-pressure environment than a dressage show. Attending a dressage clinic may help shake some more energy into your riding and...
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Even the most motivated people in the world have days where they just don’t feel like dragging themselves down to the barn and getting into the saddle. If you’re struggling to get your motivation back, what should you do? Is...
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